Search on for Columbia Falls man believed missing in Glacier
CHRIS PETERSON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 6 months AGO
Barry Tragen
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Chris Peterson is the editor of the Hungry Horse News. He covers Columbia Falls, the Canyon, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. All told, about 4 million acres of the best parts of the planet. He can be reached at editor@hungryhorsenews.com or 406-892-2151. | July 31, 2020 7:10 AM
Search efforts are underway in Glacier National Park for Barry J. Tragen, a 68-year-old Columbia Falls resident, park officials said Thursday.
Tragen has been missing about a week now.
Tragen’s vehicle was seen parked at Kintla Lake on Wednesday, July 22. A search effort was initiated by park rangers on July 25 after Tragen did not return. The search effort continues this week in conjunction with Flathead County Search and Rescue and Flathead County K9 teams.
Tragen is 5- feet-10 and approximately 220 pounds with gray hair and hazel eyes.
Anyone that may have information or was in the area and saw an individual that fits the description is encouraged to contact the park tip line at 406-888-7077.
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